communication

noun

kə-ˌmyü-nə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce communication (audio)
Definition of communicationnext
1
as in message
a piece of conveyed information the latest communication from the crew of the space station

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2
as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation we haven't been in communication with him since he left for the Alaskan wilderness

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Recent Examples of communication The MEVs docked with aging commercial communications satellites in geosynchronous orbit to take over pointing and orbit control. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026 America’s version of the AQI was first created 50 years ago, as a way to standardize recording and reporting of pollutants and to clarify communications to the public. — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 Inclusion on that list would prevent the machines from obtaining the wireless communication authorizations required to operate in the United States, effectively blocking their commercial sale nationwide. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 For nearly a decade, this communications specialist has been operating behind the scenes of political and economic power. — Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for communication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
  1. message
  2. contact
  3. dispatch
  4. touch
Noun
  • The charging document also cited one of the many messages Dumarce sent to Cole, including some previously cited by Cole that included threats with pictures of her children.
    — Margaret Baker, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • The governor, in his veto message, cited affordability concerns.
    — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of message
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  • In addition to the startling experience of touching the remains of an animal that lived hundreds of millions of years ago, contact with the Mastodonsaurus offers an opportunity to reflect on the future, those involved in the project said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • There was contact across the Mexican’s face, but nowhere near enough to justify a red card for violent conduct.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of contact
Noun
  • The caller told dispatch that the animals’ owner had left Texas weeks prior, hadn’t returned and left the dogs to fend for themselves.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
  • The records include audio recordings of emergency dispatch calls, along with emails and text messages from high-ranking police officials.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of dispatch
Noun
  • For each order, the two work closely with the client to customize based on atmosphere, food preferences and seasonal touches.
    — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • The cabin is customizable, with optional upscale features allowing owners to add their personal touch.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 July 2026
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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